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Summer 2027 - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Shield AI· Aircraft Operations Division – Production
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Hybrid (Dallas, TX / Seattle, WA)$34/hr - $54/hrInternPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Internship in advanced manufacturing for aerospace systems, focused on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, tooling, and documentation across multiple engineering disciplines with mentorship and potential for a full-time offer.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for assigned products or aircraft systems.
  • Design and improve assembly tools, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids to support safe, repeatable, and efficient production.
  • Create and maintain work instructions, manufacturing process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flows.
  • Partner with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, and cost through Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA).
  • Support prototype builds, engineering builds, production readiness activities, and new product introductions.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues using root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Industrial Engineering to improve safety, quality, throughput, and productivity.
  • Support tooling validation, first article inspections, process qualification, and production validation activities.
  • Utilize CAD software to develop tooling concepts, manufacturing layouts, and production support equipment.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving quality, and increasing manufacturing efficiency.
  • Ensure manufacturing processes comply with engineering requirements, quality standards, and company procedures.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and production operations.
  • Familiarity with CAD software such as CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Skills

Required:Manufacturing process developmentDFM/DFATooling and fixture designDocumentationRoot cause analysis and CAPA

Benefits

  • Paid internship with hourly rate $34 - $54 depending on academic level.
  • Housing stipend for qualified hires.
  • Mentorship from Shield AI Engineers.
  • Company-sponsored events and networking opportunities.
  • Paid company holidays.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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